CVE-2011-1821: Medium severity IBM Tivoli Directory Server vulnerability
Published Apr 21, 2011
·Updated
IBM Tivoli Directory Server (TDS) 5.2 before 5.2.0.5-TIV-ITDS-IF0010 on Windows allows remote authenticated users to cause a denial of service (daemon hang) via a cn=changelog search.
Affected Software
3 affected components
IBM Tivoli Directory Server=5.2.0
IBM Tivoli Directory Server=5.2.0.4
Microsoft Windows
Remediation
Patch Available
Event History
Apr 21, 2011
CVE Published
via MITRE·10:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·10:00 AM
Description
Data Sourced
10:55 AM
DescriptionWeaknessAffected Software
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of CVE-2011-1821?
CVE-2011-1821 has a moderate severity that can lead to denial of service on the affected IBM Tivoli Directory Server.
2
How do I fix CVE-2011-1821?
To fix CVE-2011-1821, upgrade the IBM Tivoli Directory Server to version 5.2.0.5-TIV-ITDS-IF0010 or later.
3
Who is affected by CVE-2011-1821?
CVE-2011-1821 affects users of IBM Tivoli Directory Server versions 5.2.0 and 5.2.0.4 on Windows.
4
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2011-1821?
CVE-2011-1821 is a denial of service vulnerability caused by a specific search on the changelog.
5
Can remote users exploit CVE-2011-1821?
Yes, remote authenticated users can exploit CVE-2011-1821 to cause a denial of service by executing a changelog search.